2018 Honda GL1800 Goldwing Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- If ever there was a bike that split opinions then it is the Honda Goldwing - Some people love 'em, some hate 'em. I have to admit I was somewhat in the latter camp until I rode this brand new for 2018 bike and I am now a true convert. An incredible piece of machinery but only for those with very deep pockets....
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Since my father (who got me into riding) can‘t ride anymore himself because of some brain shittery we took the previous model on a tour through Switzerland (hairpins and all!), he pillion, I‘m under 30y, around 600kg with both of us and luggage.. was quite a challenge, but trip of a lifetime!! :D
Greetings from Frankfurt!
Respekt und gute Besserung an den Papa !
Well done and its nice to read you had some quality time with your Dad.
Fantastic.
DeltaGT77 Sounds like an amazing trip. I hope you’re dad is feeling better. Andy in UK
I’m about to do Scotland for a week with my on the GW 2018.
Best story ever!!😀👍👏
I saw a brand spanking new one of these parked here in Townsville, Queensland the other day. Passers by were gawping and taking pictures. Me included. You could have parked a Lambo next to it and nobody would have noticed. The Goldwing is just one of those bikes that everyone wants. BMW or Harley will never make an equal in my book.
The Honda Goldwing is the "Gold Standard" to which all other touring motorcycles are measured against! You need to do a week tour on this Gold Wing to fully appreciate it's design & engineering!
I've got a gl1500 and I'm sixty years old . I spent 40 years on sports bikes and I'm sick of riders flying past me on the straights only to see them going round corners like a geriatric in a car. But at least they look fantastic in their tight fitting branded outfit's on bikes they will never reach the limit's of. Remember we are all bikers from scooter rider's to old farts like me on a goldwing.
Agreed...
I bought a st1300 im 40 years old but look 30 my mates took the piss until they rode with me its not a slow bike and 140 with the screen up is nothing but joy none of that head down with everything shaking crap. Scared the crap out of my mate when i yanked the throttle and the front lifted while he was near me. I want the F6B the st1300 is very warm on hot days you get cooked nuts
I shall never complain again about the weight of our GSAs! As you say an incredible bike but also an acquired taste.
Excellent review as always TMF!
One thing I really like about your reviews is the consistency. It makes them really easy to watch and enjoy. Thanks so much for your efforts. I always learn something
Glad to hear that Andrew - thank you...
@@TheMissendenFlyer Just passed my Mod 2 today as well so you've helped another biker onto the road... now what to ride,..... :)
I took one of those out a few yrs ago from a dealer in Ruislip....bloody hell what a machine, even back then. Silky smooth power and plenty of go with all the bells and whistles - hustling along can be achieved with planning and I completely get why riders like them, especially in the US where the roads are wider and you have a whole continent to explore.
A bit more of a challenge on our country roads, and as you say, you need deep pockets but nevertheless a very accomplished machine.
My thoughts exactly Steve!
Well said.
Glad to see someone understands this bike. It's not for me, but if I was going cross country in North America, I can't think of a better place to be. If you can afford a Gold Wing, you can also afford a smaller bike for in town if you want.
Few years back had the old gl1800, amazing machine especially if you do lots of 2up. You can filter, i found cars would move out of the way when you came barging through, it was good at low speed, and it could hustle too. Sold it after a tour to France, when it did seem that i was taking a limo to tesco on daily use. Great review, keep em coming Tmf.
Great review. After 30 years of road riding I’ve just bought myself a new Gold Wing Bagger 6 speed and I am so chuffed. There are lovely bikes out there and you mentioned some in your vlog, but for me it was only ever going to be a GW.
It's a beauty .... I can't wait to see the Goldwing they produce when the fiftieth anniversary comes around.
I rode the dct version today.It was absolutely amazing,but I reckon the R1250RT would be more engaging given it’s 100+kg lighter.Great review,as always TMF.Thank you!
So weird watching you ride where I live. Bought my bike from Blade. Love those guys!
Just bought an ex demo manual in red. Very excited. Keeping my multistrada 1260s as well. Happy days!!
Congratulations!
Hello! I'm a motovlogger from the Philippines & I'm a big fan of the channel. Awesome reviews of top-notch motorcycles @TheMissendenFlyer. Cheers!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
Oh, I would sure love owning one of those! Especially if the reverse gear is included. Thank you for the review! Funny how the white van was upgraded to a white cargo truck for this review. Very ad hoc.
No compromises, Honda know their target market and have built the ultimate tourer you can’t help but admire this machine although I suspect it’s probably a bit Marmite to most. Not my kind of bike but a good review as always, I think the guy walking the mutt wanted to chat but realised you were quite happy talking to yourself lol 👍
Did not realise you were a treky TMF......
Graphicry wow it does have everything.
Lovely bike and I commend you for going out on the beast.
Well you've done it again. Every time that I look at changing my bike, you seem to review the ones that I'm considering. Just sold my GSA and Goldwing Bagger ordered, which I hope to collect next week. Going to miss the GSA after a long history of GSs before that - but excited about the new bike. Thanks for another great review...
Congratulations!
Over the years I've had 4 Wings - 2 1100's, a 1200 and a first gen 1800 and they got better as the years went by.
Have been on plenty of 2 up tours on the 1800, including a few days scratching with friends in the Cognac area of France and once you allow for their size, these things can bloody well hustle, they really can.
Anyone that thinks otherwise needs to look with bigger eyes and have bigger balls as well.
Motorcycling is what you make it and anything can be fun, absolutely anything.
Great review as usual, TMF. Amazing bike.
A truly magnificent machine. Definitely the best motorcycle I have ever owned!
Hi there. What a nice wee change for you then eh! It was nice of the guys to lend you the bike but who wouldn’t. You and Russ (RCN) are the two best reviewers on TH-cam in the UK for sure so I’m guessing it’s in their benefit to lend TH-cam’s reviewers like yourselves to give them a little bit of an advert. So thank you so much for showing us around and at nearly 47 years old I’m slowly giving in to really wanting one of these massive tourers. Comfort is my first priority and I’m sure you mentioned how comfy it was once or twice so I’ll take that as it’s super comfy lol. I really need to get saving as even a second hand one is expensive. I’ll stick with my ZZR 600 D3 with bar risers just now but I hope soon to at least take a test ride on one. Take it easy and ride safe.
Thanks Stu!
I bought my dad a 1985 wing as a christmas present a couple of years ago. They're surprisingly cramped inside for such a giant machine. Even the old 1200s are super amazingly smooth.
*edit It did take me a few hundred miles to train my hands to just slowly let out the clutch and it would pull itself along. It didn't need any revs to get going. Trying to apply some made you sound like you were about to do a launch from the start of a drag strip.
Tremendous bike and review! I wonder if all this package really gives you the ultimate riding experience. For the time being I will keep riding my good old Tiger Explorer!
Got to love the goldwing. Excellent job andy as always
Thank you….
What a beast! Great review as always.
Although this bike is not my cuppa, I enjoyed the review a lot, and it's always good to see what's out there. The review was also the perfect length. Thanks.
Cheers Richard....
Good review. The first time I rode a wing I was amazed by the handling and the way the weight just disappeared from very low speed. They are great bikes, but very expensive, however I think you will find the bike comes fully loaded, so things like an intercom system is built in and you just need to purchase the headsets. Now the K1600GT exists I really don’t know if I would have a wing over it, the K1600 has a lot more performance for less money (160bhp, if memory serves). Mind you I am not currently in the market for such a bike and have not ridden the new wing and the last K I rode was the K1300GT. Maybe I’ll have to try both at some point to find out.
I was at Blade Motorcycles Abingdon today and had a look at that very bike. Nice but too pricey. The Harley showroom next door is brilliant too. Great video as always.
There comes a time where every biker flirts with the idea of owning a wing, im one of them ! I'd love one
Talking about filtering. Harping back to my days with Delta Despatch I do remember one of our riders did have a Wing and to see him going down Western Avenue in the rush hour was a sight to behold. He never seemed to have any problems....
Missenden Great review once again, regarding the Suction Effect I believe the Goldwing has a thing in front (just above the dash) that if you press it deploys a "wind diverter" that makes some of the front wind go to your chest taking the suction from behind away... sorry for the completely non technical terms hehehe
Another excellent review sir.👍
Thank you TMF. " Starship Enterprise", that sums up more than just the dash.
I have never ridden one, would love to particularly on a journey its designed for. You know you are on a big bike when you glance at the rear after getting off and see two rear light clusters! Cheers
Exactly!
A loverly bike. Did I notice a slight reach for the brake at the site of the constabulary on the hard shoulder.
I thought the Wing had an electric centre stand on the older model. Good review. Thanks
Fantastic bike and review, it scares me to see you always riding on the wrong side of the road, but, since everyone else seems to be on the wrong side too, I guess it's not that scary. Good job.
Simply,the most beautifully styled,reliable,and comfortable motorcycle on the planet.For my money, it’s worth every penny.
Great review of one heck of a bike. Love the dash with built in sat nav - what the heck lol
I want one simply because I can't afford One. Presumably most would own a second bike for shorter rides with this so it really is a considered purchase.
Thanks for the video as ever!
I knew someone with one who paired it up with a side-car. You have to keep an eye on the speedo. Friend got booked doing 90kmh in a 60 zone with a passenger in the side-car. Bike is so smooth and quiet, does everything effortlessly.
yes double video in one day thank you very much sir
Not in the U.K. it wasn’t!
@@TheMissendenFlyer hahaha one of the many benefits of living in australia
Nice review TMF thank you 👍🏍
Best boxer engine in the world! Growing up in an (Asian) motorcycle family, we all had a weak for Honda engineering. I remember my dad working on his old CB’s (but also on Kreidler and Zundapp mopeds) in my early days. These days people say Honda’s are boring, no emotion etc, but one cannot deny the impact they had on modern motorcycles. I always remember those days and I still follow Honda news these days. Anyway, I also remember his reaction, showing up on my first BMW flattwin and the look my dad had, when I put the first gear in.... he was horrified. I guess all BMW riders know what I mean. Still, he cannot appreciate THAT sound even on modern LC flattwins. Hopefully my 1250 takes that away...keep up the great work TMF!
My DCT Tour was due to be delivered last Saturday. Then the shop shut up because of this bloody virus. Wont now deliver before 14/15/16th April, bugger.
Good review mate. Watched so many American reviews makes a nice change to be able to understand what's being said.
Congratulations Bob - it'll be worth the wait!
Finally a good review of the Goldwing and glad you rode the manual. Would love to own one, but that weight.....
Yes an amazing bike for sure - practical in the UK, maybe not....
Great review - many thanks.
Another great video and congratulations on reaching over 100,000 subscribers.
I'm sure Richy Vida will be there soon 👍
Cheers Robbo....
You are right TMF about planning carefully where you stop or turn when on a very heavy bike, even the chamber of the road or incline condition of road surface. One of my bikes is Triumph Rocket 360kg dry
I've paused this just before the walkround to ask whats the odds of you doing the 'how easy to push around the parking bay part' !
Great review of a beautiful machine.
A bit different from the 1978 Gold Wing I used to ride, completely naked bike no touring gear or screen at all.
You definitely had to think how you parked that (no reverse gear to help you out), brakes that didn’t work in the wet and tyres that were horrendous.
But they were good times.....🤣
Major expense for any slight touch down on our potholed UK road, but lovely, lovely bike thought!
Would come into it's own on the American Interstates and would love to ride one on the I-75 from Michigan to Florida!!! (Did this on a fly drive holiday)
OCD cleaning nightmare.
Thanks for taking us along!
Agreed all round!
It's a great looking bike, but there is too much going on for me with all the gizmos and the price is just crazy. We have enough distractions going on on our daily ride trying to stay safe. Great vlog by the way.
Great review and great styling and that straight 6! But I guess the question is why does it weigh ~100lb more than a BMW 1600GTL. Would’ve thought the other way round. Great review sir!
Beautiful bike! I never realized the price difference over a BMW 1600GT!
Cracking review as always top marks TMF
Thank you sir...
Great review, would like to here your thoughts on the Standard Gold Wing the one without the top box. Popular bike in Australia as you said a great bike for the big open country
Nice review, the more I ride my wing the more I like it
I have owned 5 of them the 1800 is my favorite. As you see we triked it about 3 years ago as you see from our picture. My wife was driving a 1500 Wing with sidecar, and mine was an 1800 Wing which was the one we triked after 19,000 miles.
Good vid I am seriously looking at getting a wing but one of the previous version. And I like the slightly retro look of the model before 2018 and you can pick some good deals second hand.
Another excellent review.
Great review again TMF
I must add 'Clutchlessly' to my dictionary! ☺
Now you're getting the idea!
Nice review!
My Pre 18 GL1800 Wing can cruise at 30mph in top gear and still pull clean away. My 1200RT struggles, just like your gs in 3rd at 30. The flat 6 has loads of useable torque.
Think you'll find too that this Wing can filter, as I do, unlike GSA's with panners which are about 4 inches wider and get stuck, even on motorways.
Have to buy TMF t shirt now thag you've reviewed the 'wing.
Nice one!
Good one - be careful - you'll get a lot of female attention!
+SPETIKANGEL Must admit, when TMF was talking about 30mph in third, my first thought was 'I'd bet my bottom dollar it would pull 30 in top (gear)'. My normal first choice in colour on a bike is black, but that red just looks gorgeous. At £26K for the manual, I think that can hold it's head up against the likes of the BMW's.
“It’s not the same as a Street Triple” - must be one of your best understatements... :))
Blimey. Perfect for over here. I want to dislike it but i cant. Good to see you on another Honda.
Another wicked vlog tmf.. 👍👍
Thank you Kevin....
There are many kinds of touring... but IMO for slab touring they're on top of the list. Even for some country lane casual riding they're pretty competitive.
Great review TMF, what a bike!! I believe there’s a little spoiler ‘thingy’ above the dashboard and behind the windscreen that you can lift up to get rid of that suction effect your were talking about on the motorway. Try it out when Honda lends it to you as a long termer 😁
Yes a few have mentioned that - wish I’d known about it, would have been good to try...
I’m buying a vfr800f and my next bike for retirement will be a gold wing. Will be great for some of the amazing roads here in Australia
Where would we be without a man and a dog wandering along at random. Excellent. Great review
Cheers Julian!
I've owned and ridden them all. The 2018 Goldwing is the finest motorcycle I have ever owned hands down. The shortcomings are minuscule compared to the assets.
Great review as always. Pop into Oxford Harley and see Kevin the Dealer Principle. They are a friendly bunch. It’s where I bought mine from last year. I know Harleys are the marmite of the bike world but you must ride one. I used to hate them until I got into them 10 years ago. Also love my GS though 👍🏻
I thought you and Del were going to sort out the GS/Harley swap test ride between you? I for one would've loved that as a dual vlog! Nice review of the 'Wing though, can't say I'm surprised that you were impressed, after all, " You meet the nicest people on a Honda" lol
I loved this review as well as knowing your height it would help me in deciding my ride love the color
I’m 5’8” with a 32” leg....
I bought one in May and have about 5,000 miles (8,000 km). Mine has both forward and reverse creepers that go about 1 mph. Very useful in low speed maneuvers. It is my first big bike, so I cannot make a complete comparison, though I have ridden older Goldwings and big Harleys. Mine is the DCT (automatic) model. Not for everyone, but a lot of people who said “I will always shift” like it.
I love mine - smooth, powerful, comfortable. (Filtering is illegal where I Iive.)
Certainly an amazing machine - no doubt about that!
I guess I best get the kettle on, looking forward to this! 😎
Good man!
Hi The Goldwing is been around for years ! Its a good bottle of wine, its gets better with age.
Check out the Driver Mag review of the bike. The top box struggled to take one full face helmet, never mind two.. should have added keep up the great work!
I fully agree with your review of the Wing TMF. Had the chance to ride one, DCT model, and they are an awesome machine. Unfortunately, in Australia, the top spec model is around the $46 grand mark. My wife said NO!! Thanks for the video mate.
Hmm, the fun police eh?
A very very nice bike,beautiful piece of engineering and design
I agree, an awesome bit of kit!
I was in Abingdon blade last week. One of my step daughters wants to start riding . We nearly bought a Grom to start her off. You get up early. Nice vid
Buddy's Insight I’ve just bought a Grom myself as a second bike and a bit of a play thing, it’s the easiest bike I have ever ridden, unfortunately I slipped on diesel last weekend and came off it however I learned that it was super easy to pick up afterwards and the only thing that broke was the indicator. The only thing I would say against it as a first bike is the fact that it is so small that it’s not like any other bike. Your step daughter may find that when/if she decides to get a bigger bike that it feels completely alien and giant, at least with other 125s they are a similar size to a “normal” bike. I cannot, however, emphasise enough how easy they are to ride and how much fun they are.
I’m still in bed mate (and it’s now 8:16....retirement recommended)....
Owen Laing I want one for a bit of fun to be honest. I thought if she got one I could have it after she’s done to put in the back of my van and take to Spain. Do they feel safe I know they just do 60 mph max?
Buddy's Insight yes, they feel safe, the one thing I would say is change the standard tyres, they are very cheap and made with nylon. I spent £91 on new tyres front and rear (Michelin city grip) and it has transformed it. My other bike is a Triumph Street Triple R 765 and on twisty roads I would say I feel faster on the Grom, I’m probably not going as fast but it feels great and is super light. They’ll do 70mph downhill but I sit quite happily at 64mph on a flat road. From near enough empty it costs around £5 to fill the tank and you’ll get over 150miles out of a tank. Annual tax is £19. I go to the H cafe most weekends, which isn’t too far from Abingdon so if you are ever down there and see a little yellow Grom just come over and say hello and I can tell you anything you’d like to know
Good morning TMF , Thank you for the review and video. Take care 😎👍🇬🇧. A lovely but very expensive bike!!!.
Isn’t it just! Good to hear from you again!
I had quite a few Wings, 1100, 1200 and 1500. Great bikes for the riding I was doing then, lots of European touring and camping. Budapest to Henley in a day, two up, 1000 miles, wouldn't have done that on another bike on the road at the time. A bit of a one trick pony for me though, and as the Euro touring became less frequent I left winging. On a Harley now, surprisingly much more versatile, and half the price.
Thanks TMF .. Great review as usual. Isn't it a bit weird all that hi-tech stuff and no DAB radio !
PS .. your R1250GS review pushed me to a test ride and I was lucky enough to get it 2 weeks ago. :-)
Congratulations John - lucky fella!
I would like to see you compare this to the previous model. It had a much bigger screen, bigger seat, much more baggage, and heaters coming off of the wider fairing.
Honda did a fantastic job on the update! It’s not an old guys bike anymore. With the DCT it’s an absolute spaceship! I really want one.
Yes me too - but £30k!!!!
TheMissendenFlyer They aren’t selling well. Dealers near me have leftover 2018 models for $8000 off.
Drool, drool, drool. Did I mention drool.
Just the thing for a trip to the local shops here in Australia.
Thanks for sharing.
I bought an 1800 in 2004 after a big bust up with BWM. My son was 8 and it was the right bike at the right time. It was safe and comfortable for him on a trip to Spain. When he reached 16 though I bought a Rocket 111 and he went off the GW, he preferred 'Harley Baiting' on the Rocket and called them 'Hardly Movingson'. I still have the GW though (I have 5 bikes). Having a KTM1290SAS on order though, I really need to sell a couple so the GW may be out this year along with the Tiger Explorer. I normally find those that mock the GW have never ridden one; they are for sure at one end of the 'scale of compromise' with your Panagale probably being at the other end but they can scratch to a limit and whenever I have have been out with guys on sports bikes, they are always amazed at how well it goes round corners. I'm sure the new one is even better. Mine has been all over Europe from Portugal to Sweden to Greece (inc Boznia, Albania & Serbia). I will be 60 this year so the weight is becoming a bit of a concern and as I only ever tour solo, I find an adventure bike a better tool for me now (especially on dodgy road surfaces). I agree £30k is a lot of money, I paid £14 in 2004 brand new and it's probably worth about £8-9k now so I don't think it's cost me too much over 15 years.
Excellent feedback - thanks Steve....(better residuals than my GS bought in 2014 for £18, now worth about 8!)
I fancy a go on one of those too. Just a go mind... Honda cub next please.
Nice Review. Looks better than last model. I’ve seen people drop these because the weight has caught them out. Added weight with luggage plus pillion. Even if I grew a grey beard and money was no object I wouldn’t get one 😬
Fair enough...
Great review mate, doing a bit of research on this one.
Kind regards
I shall be borrowing one for a month in Spring so stay tuned! (Incredible machine...)
cheers TMF that sounds great, I’m looking at the gold wing, k1600 B, and the Harley Sport glide. So far that `gold wing is winning hands down? In the future I’m planning some more serious distance tours.
Hope you’re well sir.
The first thing I would of done is try the reverse gear!!!!!!
Interesting review but a select market for this beast I think!
Good job on the Goldwing review; awesome bike; however, after much review and comparison, I chose an Indian RoadMaster - another awesome and beautiful bike (burgundy red metallic)! Am interested in your reviewing / comments on the RoadMaster; if they have an Indian dealer I your area, you’d have no problem setting up a test-ride.
One very useful item the Goldwing has over most other bikes in its weight range is the reverse mode; very useful!
Cheers!
Yes I'd love a ride on an Indian, or a Harley......
This is the exact year and set-up my friend has, but Jim has no budget you might say, and I believe the bike with six helmets(six grandchildren) cost right around $33k. He rides his bikes for ten years and his last bike was also a Goldwing ! I Did have the Harley Ultra Classic for a couple of years…and with all the chrome on the Harley it became an expensive bike, but had the unique Harley sounds👍
This is one of my dream bikes
You are getting closer and close to a Harley test ride. 😎
I hope so!
I'm from the US. I've owned both bikes. The Gold Wing is FAR superior in every way over the Harley. It's not even close.
@@georgem4309 Yes Indeed. I have 4 friends with new HD's. All four have major M8 engine problems. HD's never did, and looks like they never will know how to design and build a quality engine. TMF needs to test an Indian Springfield or ROADMASTER ! Now that would be a hoot!
quite different beast versus many HD except maybe RoadKing. GW is clearly for more comfy cruising and much closer to BMW1600. Better to compare to STRATOLINER (I ride one), but the latter’s torque will leave GW in the dust. Anyway, lovely machine GW!
@@georgem4309 Oh man, I think that is a can or worms statement. If you are talking M8 Harley's I could not disagree more. In fact, I would put the new Road Glide Special up against any sport tourer on the market or any tourer. I own Harley's, KTM's, Yamaha's and have had everything to a point so I am no Harley fan boy. The new Harleys are excellent machines.
Thanks for the review once again, TMF. Though, as for the Goldwing, I have a short and a long question. Short: why? Long: Should I have bought a car instead?
I got new one yesterday model 2020 and really wonderful awesome steering
You managed to put any miles on your Wing yet?
Bought my first bike from blade abingdon after 40 years. Nice people and free delivery. Give them a visit
Morning.
Nice review but think a bike like this needs a long term review with a tour to understand its worth and any shortcomings. However, what an incredible piece of engineering.
Yes I agree! Honda? You listening ;0)
I just demo rode a GW 1800 . Totally awesome bike. Easier to ride than my 2013 FJR and felt lighter.
To bad you didn't talk about the front suspension. Its amazing.
Even on rough roads.
I agree - I have a Goldwing at the moment - loads of videos coming on my channel soon, stay tuned!